Employment Benefits

California Energy Commission employees enjoy a number of benefits and are eligible for a variety of leave programs. Generous medical benefits provide employees with substantial coverage for health, dental, and vision care at minimal cost. Leave programs allow employees to take time from work for their own illness or injury, or that of eligible family members. These benefits/programs are designed in part to give employees an opportunity to balance both work and family responsibilities.

Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees as well as some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility for both full- and part-time employees may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements. Collective bargaining agreements are the contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations. These agreements define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Select from a variety of comprehensive and low cost health benefit plans that best meets your family's needs. Dental Insurance - Pick a dental plan that is right for you and your family.
• Vision Care Insurance - Automatically enroll into the state's Vision Program.
• Retirement Plans - Ensure your retirement by supplementing your state sponsored pension plan with 401k or 457 plan contributions.
• Adjustable Work Schedules - We support alternate work schedules, flexible work schedules, or telecommuting as appropriate for your life and job.
• Vacation - Enjoy paid vacation each year, based upon years of employment.
• Paid Holidays - Receive 13 paid state holidays and 1 personal holiday each year.
• Sick Leave - Earn 8 hours sick leave each month.
• Bereavement Leave - You are allowed up to 24 hours paid time in the event you lose a close family member.
• Jury Duty - Serve your community with no loss in pay when you remit to the state any fees received for jury duty.
• Family, Parental & Other Leave - Unpaid leave of absence of up to one year may be granted in certain situations.
• Reimbursement Accounts - Maximize your earning by opting to participate in the Flex Elect program. You can qualify to receive extra cash each month when you elect to be covered on your spouse's medical or dental plans. You can also reduce your taxable income by setting aside pre-tax income from your salary to reimburse yourself for dependent care and health care expenses.
• Military Leave - You may be allowed to take up to 30 calendar days with pay for military leave each year.
• Long Term Care and Legal Insurance Plans - Optional enrollment is available.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential consultation, assessment and referrals as well as support groups, wellness programs, meetings, and seminars available for both you and your family.
• Employee & Supervisor Recognition Programs - We have a formal program to recognize and reward our employees and supervisors for outstanding performance.
• Commute Incentives - Qualify for public transit discounts, transit subsidies, vanpooling and carpooling.